Planners branch out with Telford rope adventure course
A new adventure aerial rope course could be created at a park in Shropshire under new plans unveiled today.
The rope course would be installed in trees near to Telford Town Park visitor centre. The scheme is part of the £250million transformation of the Southwater area of Telford which will see a host of new big-name restaurants and shops move in around the park area.
Members of Telford and Wrekin Council's plans board are being recommended to approve the plans, which includes the aerial rope course and a kiosk where visitors would pay and be given equipment needed to tackle the course.
Planning officer Emma Green said: "This is a welcome addition to the range of recreational opportunities for the local community.
"The aerial ropes course will be a new commercial and educational provision within the park.
"The course is to offer a variety of both low and high aerial rope features to cater for all age and ability ranges.
"It will provide affordable active outdoor learning, corporate days and a pay as you go facility for the general public throughout the year, and specifically at peak times for Telford Town Park."
The plan has been submitted by Telford and Wrekin Council, which runs the park.
Planners expect the course will be operational daily for a minimum of 350 days each year, and will be used for training schemes including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Prince's Trust, and the AQA Unit Award Scheme, as well as just for fun occasional visits.
Ms Green has recommended that the plans be approved as they believe the rope course would 'positively enhance' the park and provide a popular new attraction for visitors of all ages and abilities.
The scheme is set to be discussed by the plans board on Wednesday, where it is expected to be given the go-ahead.